Barry made up ground, racing a phenomenal second half of the course against the current towards the Hollywood Boulevard bridge finish. Results were so close it required a computer finish to review. Official times were not immediately available, but after reviewing the photo finish, it was determined Barry lost by roughly a foot or .04 seconds.

Barry crossed the finish line in 8:14.74. Nova's crew nosed out the Buccaneers in 8:14.70.

It's a rarity for a crew to make up nearly a boat length against the current in 500 meters.